Built-in barbecue

Would you like to have a beautiful and beautiful barbecue in the garden of your house? They are undoubtedly one of the best things there are for gatherings with friends. However, are you sure they are what you need, and shouldn't you get to know them a little better first?

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Types of barbecues

Before you think about buying a barbecue, do you know that there are two types? Those with a hood and those without. Each one covers a series of needs. However, what are the differences between one or the other?

Barbecue with hood: They channel the air better, which helps to create better combustion and smoke conduction. In addition, sparks that may be generated can be better controlled. They are quite practical, as the smoke does not go directly to the face. On the other hand, they tend to be more aesthetically pleasing and with more defined finishes.

Barbecue without hood: It helps to have a better view of the food being cooked, as there are no barriers that impede the view of what is being cooked. This helps you to cook the dishes better. However, the smoke goes straight into your face, which can be annoying.

What are the advantages of this type of barbecue?

Surely you have already looked at several projects to build a barbecue. But are the advantages it offers just what you need? Check them out!

✸Their main advantage is their size, and they can be built in the shape and design to suit the owner's taste.

✸Since they are made of brick, stone or clay, they are usually more durable than charcoal or gas models.

✸They are quite convenient, as they will always be assembled and ready to barbecue.

Due to their large size, they can cook a lot of food when there are gatherings with several people.

✸They do not require much maintenance and are easy to clean.

✸For combustion, charcoal or wood is used, so you will have the same as in a charcoal barbecue but much more durable.

✸It can be integrated into the environment if it is made with the same materials as those of the house.

How to know if a built-in barbecue is right for you

Having a barbecue is every outdoor dining lover's floor. Now, are you sure you wouldn't be better off buying another style? Here's what you need to consider before buying a built-in barbecue!

✸Space: It is true that there are small barbecues, but the best thing about this type of barbecue is that they are large to enjoy their full potential. If you have a large garden, or a lot of land, you should not worry. But if it is small, you should look at other options.

✸Budget: No, don't worry. Nowadays barbecues are quite inexpensive. You will easily find models around 50-70 euros, but they are very basic. A good barbecue can cost more than 1,000 euros. That if, once assembled you will have a barbecue for life.

✸Use: More on the frequency of use, when thinking about buying a brick barbecue or not, you have to think, where do you like to barbecue? Do you like to barbecue at home or go to the countryside and do it there with friends? Remember that these barbecues are fixed and cannot be moved.

✸Style: Once you have decided if you want a barbecue with or without hood, it is time to choose the style. There are two models: modern and vintage. The retro style is an exact representation of the barbecues from the beginning of the 20th century, but with the comforts of modern models. On the other hand, the modern ones have a more striking aesthetic.

What will be the best location for your barbecue?

The great advantage of mobile barbecues is that you can change them whenever you feel like it, until you find the most suitable place. But it will not be the case of a barbecue of work. So in this case you will have to think a lot about where you are going to install it.

You should avoid at all costs that it is near doors or windows. If it is a barbecue with a hood, which helps to send the fumes to the sky, there will be no problem. But what if you buy one without a hood? All the fumes can end up inside the house and it is very annoying.

I want to paint my barbecue, is it difficult?

Maybe you don't like the color of your new barbecue, or with the passage of time you get bored of the color it has. In that case, what can you do? Well, you can paint it yourself! Painting a barbecue is very easy, and we are going to explain step by step how to do it:

1-Delimit the area you want to paint, using masking tape or a thick tape that allows you to separate the areas to be painted.

2-To close the pores of the concrete blocks you will have to apply a water-based primer before starting to paint.

3-With everything ready, it's time to paint. For the corners use a thick brush, while for the larger surface it is better to use a roller. Thanks to the fixative, the paint will stick.

4-You will have to wait until the paint dries before continuing. Once dry, apply a second coat with a special exterior paint, first with a brush and then with a roller.

5-Once the paint is dry, remove the tape and apply a special effect to the concrete of your barbecue. Thanks to this it will look like your barbecue is brand new.

How to clean a barbecue

It is not necessary to clean the barbecue every now and then. In fact, with an annual maintenance you can have a kitchen companion for life. However, it is recommended that you do at least a little maintenance.

To clean it you have to use coffee grounds, oil and newspaper. With the help of a brush, remove all the ashes from the barbecue. Once that area is clean, place newspaper. Using the coffee grounds, rub the newspapers and the grill, with which you will be able to eliminate the grease that is incrusted. The remains will be left on the newspaper.

Finally, using the oil you have to go over each of the bars of the grill. This will help to prevent them from rusting. A process that will take you only half an hour and you will have it shiny, as if it were new.

How to build a barbecue

Although there are companies that can assemble your barbecue, what if you want to make an authentic homemade barbecue? You don't need to be a handyman to assemble the barbecue you bought.

Materials you will need:

-Gloves

-Silicone gun

-Pallets

-Trough

-Cement

-Sand

-Putty (high temperature resistant)

How to assemble a barbecue step by step:

1-Once you have chosen a level and rigid place (it should not be loose or very soft soil) you should place the base of the barbecue with a bar. Fix the pieces to the ground using the putty.

2-Next, you have to assemble the sink piece, the working area and the grill part. Putty is the best way to fix it, but you should also attach each piece with a little cement to ensure its strength.

3-Waiting for the structure to dry a little, place the grill (remember that it must be adapted to the shape of your grill).

4-It remains to install the chimney, the hood, the leak and the fans. Some models may not have a hood or fans, it all depends on how much money you have decided to spend on your barbecue.